Journal profile · Engineering, Chemical
Advanced Powder Technology
ISSN 0921-8831 · eISSN 1568-5527 · Elsevier BV · JAPAN · Bimonthly · Founded 1990
Advanced Powder Technology: CAS Zone 3 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.49; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,170; review about 117 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 307 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Advanced Powder Technology is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 3 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Granular flow and fluidized beds, Mineral Processing and Grinding and Particle Dynamics in Fluid Flows, together about 29.8% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
International Journal of Science and Technology of Powder and Particulate MaterialsThe aim of Advanced Powder Technology is to meet the demand for an international journal that integrates all aspects of science and technology research on powder and particulate materials. The journal fulfills this purpose by publishing original research papers, rapid communications, reviews, and translated articles by prominent researchers worldwide.Advanced Powder Technology covers various areas, but a discussion of powder technology and particulate science is highly required in articles. The discussion should relate to new powder and particulate materials, novel techniques, and innovative processes, especially those having potential practical implications, and should bring new understanding of powder technology.Topics include:Dynamics and phenomena of powderPowder and particle characterizationProduction of powder and particulate materials in gases and liquids(nanoparticles, fine ceramics, pharmaceuticals, particle modification,novel functional materials, etc.)Powder handling and operations (comminution, storage, transport,granulation, separation, fluidization, etc.)Aerosol and colloidal processingMeasurement and control of powder processesNumerical simulation method (CFD, DEM, Monte Carlo method,population balance, etc.)The editorial work of Advanced Powder Technology, which was founded as the International Journal of the Society of Powder Technology, Japan, is now shared by distinguished board members, who operate in a unique framework designed to respond to the increasing global demand for articles on not only powder and particles, but also on various materials produced from them.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Chemical
Editor-in-chief Ryoichi KurosePublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 6%); most named Japan 45, United States 14, South Korea 11, Germany 9, Australia 8 (118 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Granular flow and fluidized bedsEngineering15.5%
- Mineral Processing and GrindingEngineering7.7%
- Particle Dynamics in Fluid FlowsEngineering6.7%
- Cyclone Separators and Fluid DynamicsEngineering5.9%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering5.8%
- Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesEnergy5.7%
- Minerals Flotation and Separation TechniquesEnvironmental Science5.3%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Chemical | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 4.49LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 4.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.71LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.06LetPub ·
- h-index
- 51LetPub ·
- h-index
- 126OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,597OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.78OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 16.83%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 273LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 6,127 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 220 | 74 | 130 |
| 2025 | 307 | 73 | 1,199 |
| 2024 | 328 | 78 | 2,761 |
| 2023 | 288 | 76 | 3,425 |
| 2022 | 421 | 63 | 7,574 |
| 2021 | 499 | 68 | 11,535 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
117 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 4 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 4 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 48 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 117 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,170 / EUR 2,970 / GBP 2,540 / JPY 393,180 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,460 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers3, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 200 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted9
- editorial•Original research paperResearch papers deal with original and ingenious ideas, as well as academically valuable findings and conclusions.•Rapid communicationRa…Length not stated
- invited paper(review)Review articles should discuss the latest developments and trends in powder and particle technology, or be recommended/required by the editorial board.Length not stated
- letter•Original research paperResearch papers deal with original and ingenious ideas, as well as academically valuable findings and conclusions.•Rapid communicationRa…Length not stated
- letter to editorLetter to editor is an additional and supplemental comment to/against an article published in the journal.Length not stated
- original research•Original research paperResearch papers deal with original and ingenious ideas, as well as academically valuable findings and conclusions.•Rapid communicationRa…Length not stated
- original research paperResearch papers deal with original and ingenious ideas, as well as academically valuable findings and conclusions.Length not stated
- rapid communicationRapid communications deal with any topics which are necessary to be promptly and preferentially published, therefore the authors must submit the statement brief…Length not stated
- review•Original research paperResearch papers deal with original and ingenious ideas, as well as academically valuable findings and conclusions.•Rapid communicationRa…Length not stated
- review article•Original research paperResearch papers deal with original and ingenious ideas, as well as academically valuable findings and conclusions.•Rapid communicationRa…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Country or region
- JAPAN
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1990
- ISSN
- 0921-8831
- Electronic ISSN
- 1568-5527
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Advanced Powder Technology
What CAS zone is Advanced Powder Technology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Advanced Powder Technology is in Zone 3 of Engineering, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Engineering, Chemical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Advanced Powder Technology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.49; CiteScore 8.5, h-index 126.
How long does peer review take at Advanced Powder Technology?
The publisher reports about 117 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 4 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Advanced Powder Technology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 200 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Advanced Powder Technology based?
Of the 118 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Japan (45), United States (14) and South Korea (11). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Advanced Powder Technology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Advanced Powder Technology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Advanced Powder Technology open access, and what is the APC?
Advanced Powder Technology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,170.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .